Part Iv Retailers and Brands
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BCI MEMBERS’ LIST – PART IV RETAILERS AND BRANDS Retailers and brands include any for-profit organisation selling goods or commodities directly to consumers. Pioneer adidas AG Member since: Jan 01 2010 As a pioneer member, the adidas Group has been involved with the Better Cotton Initiative from the very beginning. As part of its involvement, the adidas Group has committed to using 100% Sustainable Cotton in all its brands by 2018. To achieve this target, the adidas Group has set incremental annual targets for the quantity of ‘Better Cotton' that will be used: 5% by 2012; 40% by 2015; 100% Sustainable Cotton by 2018. Also, as a private partner of the Better Cotton Fast Track, the adidas Group is investing in the program and is therefore working with other leading brands and funders to help sustainable cotton production go mainstream. For more information about the adidas Group's continuing efforts, visit http://www.adidas-group.com/en/sustainability/welcome.aspx . Country: Germany Website: www.adidas-group.com Hennes & Mauritz AB Member since: Jan 01 2010 Cotton is the raw material H&M use the most. Our aim is for all cotton in our range to come from more sustainable sources by 2020 at the latest. Better Cotton, organic and recycled cotton are types of cotton that we see as the keys to achieving this target. Since 2010, we have been the biggest user of certified organic cotton worldwide, according to Textile Exchange's Global Market Report on Sustainable Textiles. Additionally, we will continue to increase the use of other conscious materials, like recycled polyester and wool. H&M has been actively involved in the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) since its inception in 2004, and are also an elected member of the organisation's council. We regard the BCI as the key initiative to help us reach our goal of sourcing all cotton in our range from sustainable sources by 2020. Page 1 of 12 www.bettercotton.org Last updated 1 October 2015 Country: Sweden Website: www.hm.com Ikea Supply AG Member since: Jan 01 2010 Cotton is one of our most important materials. It's in some of our best-loved products – from sofas, to cushions and bed sheets. We know that conventional cotton farming can be harmful for the environment and the people who grow it, so we wanted to do something about it. That's why we are a founding member of the BCI. IKEA is working to make cotton-farming better for people and the planet. Change is already happening on farms, in our product range and across the cotton industry. Today, 69% of the cotton we use is Better Cotton and we're aiming for 100% by 2015. Improving cotton is part of our People & Planet Positive sustainability strategy, which includes ambitious targets for transforming our business and beyond, including sourcing more sustainable raw materials. We're also improving the lives of people in cotton growing communities through the IKEA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of IKEA Group, helping to raise awareness of the importance of education, investing in improving schools and health facilities. Country: Switzerland Website: www.IKEA.com Levi Strauss & Co. Member since: Jan 01 2010 Country: United States Website: www.levistrauss.com Marks and Spencer plc Member since: Jan 01 2010 Cotton plays an important part of Marks & Spencer's eco and ethical programme, Plan A. When sourced in a responsible way, it can be a very beneficial crop for farmers and their communities. Through Plan A we continue to significantly increase the amount of responsibly sourced cotton used in our products, whether that cotton is Fairtrade, Organic, recycled or farmed to BCI standards. We are founder members of the Better Cotton Initiative and have supported the development BCI projects across the world. We directly fund our own cotton project in India which has demonstrated the success that BCI can have in changing the cotton industry forever. To learn more about Plan A and our approach to cotton please visit http://plana.marksandspencer.com/?intid=gft_plana Country: United Kingdom Website: plana.marksandspencer.com Page 2 of 12 www.bettercotton.org Last updated 1 October 2015 Nike, Inc. Member since: Jan 01 2010 Country: United States Website: www.nikeresponsibility.com Learning ANN Inc. Member since: Dec 01 2014 ANN Inc is the parent company of Ann Taylorand LOFT, two of the leading women's specialty retail fashion brands in North America. The company operates 1,030 Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Factory, LOFT and LOFT Outlet stores in 47 states, the District of Columbia. Puerto Rico and Canada as of February 1, 2015. Our Ann Taylor and LOFT brands are also available in more than 100 countries worldwide online at AnnTaylor.com and LOFT.com. Country: United States Website: www.anninc.com BabyBjorn Member since: Dec 01 2014 Developing and selling own products for children 0-3 years old. Focus products: Baby Carriers, Baby Sitters, and Travel Cots. Country: Sweden Website: www.babybjorn.com Burberry Ltd Member since: Aug 01 2015 Country: United Kingdom Website: www.uk.burberry.com HEMA B.V. Member since: Dec 01 2014 Multi-variety department store with only Private label products (Hardgoods, textiles, Fashion and Food), active in 7 countries, 700 stores. Country: Netherlands Website: www.hema.nl Next Retail Ltd. Member since: Sept 01 2015 NEXT is a UK based retailer offering exciting, beautifully designed, excellent quality clothing, footwear, accessories and home products. Page 3 of 12 www.bettercotton.org Last updated 1 October 2015 Next distributes through three main channels: - Next Retail, a chain of more than 500 stores in the UK and Eire; - Next Directory, a home shopping catalogue and website with almost 4 million active customers and international websites serving around 60 countries; and - Next International, with almost 200 mainly franchised stores around the world. Country: United Kingdom Website: http://next.co.uk Page 4 of 12 www.bettercotton.org Last updated 1 October 2015 Standard Adler Modemarkte AG Member since: Feb 01 2015 Adler Modemärkte AG, headquartered in Haibach near Aschaffenburg, Germany, is one of Germany's largest and most important textile retailers. In 2014, the Group generated revenue of €535.3 million with a workforce of around 4,150, generating €41.5 million in EBITDA. ADLER currently operates 178 stores, 153 of which are located in Germany, 22 in Austria, two in Luxembourg, one in Switzerland, plus an online shop. The Company focuses on large-space concepts offering in excess of 1,400 m2 of retail space. With its many own brands and select external brands, ADLER offers a highly diverse product range. Thanks to more than 60 years of tradition and strong customer loyalty, ADLER considers itself to be the market leader within its target group of affluent customers aged 45 and over. Country: Germany Website: www.adlermode-unternehmen.com; www.adlermode.com American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Member since: May 01 2015 American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under its American Eagle Outfitters® and Aerie® brands. The company operates more than 1,000 stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Hong Kongand the United Kingdom, and ships to 81 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie merchandise also is available at 102 international stores operated by licensees in 17 countries. Country: United States Website: www.ae.com ASOS Member since: Jun 01 2014 Country: United Kingdom Website: N/A Axstores Member since: Aug 01 2012 Country: Sweden Website: www.axstores.se www.ahlens.se Page 5 of 12 www.bettercotton.org Last updated 1 October 2015 Bestseller Member since: Sep 01 2011 Country: Denmark Website: www.bestseller.com C&A Member since: Sep 01 2015 Country: Switzerland Website: ttp://www.c-and- a.com/uk/en.corporate/company/ Federation of Migros Cooperatives Member since: Jan 01 2010 Country: Switzerland Website: www.migros.ch George/ASDA Member since: Jan 01 2012 N/A Country: United Kingdom Website: N/A Gina Tricot AB Member since: Jul 01 2011 Country: Sweden Website: www.ginatricot.com G-Star RAW C.V. Member since: Apr 01 2015 G-Star RAW is the modern denim brand. Since 1989 G-Star has been a denim pioneer, known for its cutting edge style and continuous experimentation. Its philosophy has always been “Just the Product” with a focus on denim craftsmanship and innovation. G- Star originated the concept of 3D denim and established a dedication to raw, untreated denim. Pushing the boundaries, continuous experimentation, and product development have led to a strong following worldwide. Being an innovative denim brand that wants to continue making iconic products in the future, G-Star acknowledges the need to look into sustainable solutions. Consequently, G-Star aims to gradually increase the use of sustainable materials in the collection. Country: Netherlands Website: www.g-star.com; www.g- star.com Page 6 of 12 www.bettercotton.org Last updated 1 October 2015 Hemtex AB Member since: Jan 01 2010 Country: Sweden Website: www.hemtex.com IC Group Member since: Jan 01 2014 One of the largest clothing companies in the Nordic region IC Group A/S is a Danish listed group formed in 2001 by the merger of Carli Gry International A/S and InWear Group A/S. We run and develop five strong brands divided into two business segments %u2013 a core and a non-core segment. The core business %u2013 where the Group%u2019s strategic focus lies %u2013 comprises the three Premium brands Tiger of Sweden, By Malene Birger and Peak Performance.